The City of Shishmaref operates a central watering point, a water truck delivery service, multiple watering points, and a washeteria. They also provide a honey bucket service. The city council is the policy making body for the utility.
Water is derived from a surface source; it is treated and stored in a new tank. Shishmaref is undergoing major improvements, with the construction of a flush/haul system and household plumbing. Nineteen HUD homes have been completed, and 71 homes remain. The new system provides water delivery, but the unserved homes continue to haul their own water. The City hauls honeybuckets and services the new flush tanks. The school, clinic, Friendship Center, city hall and fire hall are connected to a sewage lagoon. A new landfill is planned for the City; an access road is under construction.

RUBA Status & Activities This Qtr:

There are currently no major sanitation projects planned. The city has been told w/s utility system or any sanitation-related infrastructures are not planned until the community is moved.

RUBA Activities for the Coming Qtr:

Nome RUBA staff will continue to provide assistance. Any travel to community will be mostly related to general government issues

Scores:

Essential Indicators:

27 of
27

Sustainable Indicators:

22 of
27

Total Score:

49 of
54

Finances

Essential Indicators

Answer

Question

Yes

All revenues and expenses for the utility are listed in the utility budget.

Yes

The utility has adopted a balanced realistic budget.

Yes

Monthly financial reports are prepared and submitted to the policy making board.

Yes

The utility is current in paying all water/wastewater electric bills.

Yes

The utility has on hand a year's adequate fuel supply or it has a financial plan to purchase an adequate supply.

Yes

The utility is receiving revenues (user fees or other sources) sufficient to cover operating expenses.